ThE bEST bEauTy ESSENTialS FOr SummEr FESTiValS pagE - 46

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Aloe Vera Gel (any brand) The main adjective I think of when I think festival is sweaty. So whatever your gender, it’s a good idea to pack the strongest deodorant you can find for the sake of the crowd as well as yourself.

Words by: Charlotte Harris

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Skin-care essentials

When it comes to your actual beauty regimen, you want to remember to bring all of your skin-care essentials so as not to break out during your festival.

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Bio-degradable glitter

When it comes to glitter itself, you want to make sure you invest in a bio-degradable brand. Not just because it’s better for the planet but also because it is better for your skin! If you prioritise spending a couple more pounds on eco-friendly glitter, then your skin will be all the better for it.

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Portable Mirror

When planning out your festival essentials, you must make sure you are prepared for anything. My first suggestion would be to buy yourself an excellent portable mirror. There are many different kinds that you can find online, but one with lights would help you to heighten your look and will significantly help when you’re stuck inside a dark tent.

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Glue for glitter

Of course, a festival essential is an abundance of glitter - but what are you using to apply it? Often times I see people at festivals using vaseline, which probably won’t affect your skin but is really poor at keeping glitter stuck to you. By the end of the night, you’ll have glitter smudged everywhere! I would recommend pink honey glue from beauty bay. This glue is meant for your brows but can undoubtedly be used to help you apply glitter during festival season. After all, if it can keep your brows in place, it can keep your glitter looking fresh all weekend!

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Gems

Another essential are gems! This is the new trend; whether it be tooth gems or gems for your acrylics, gems are the new thing. Once again, you want to prioritise eco-friendly or bio-degradable gems, especially if they’re going on your teeth! But these gems will add that little bit of extra bling during festival season!

Words by: Suraya Rumbold-Kazzuz

words by: Omo Ifabua

After years of procrastination, my friends and I finally went to Wireless festival last summer. Despite missing Drake’s performance, I had a blast, well, except when my top came undone on the first day and my dress kept riding up my thighs on the last day of the festival.

On day one I kept my look quite simple. A colourful halter neck top from ASOS and straight-leg jeans from Boohoo. Paired with some blue eyeliner, highlight, and way too much body glitter smeared on in the train toilets, I had the festival look down to a tee - or so I thought.

Central Cee was performing his new song ‘Obsessed With You’ and as I got caught up in the mosh pit with hundreds of other youngsters enjoying their first festival after lockdown, I felt my top slipping down my neck. Frantically, I grabbed the two pieces of satin and ditched my cute bow for a double knot around my neck, to avoid such a disaster reoccurring. Granted, everyone was too hyped up by the music to notice, but it was still embarrassing.

On the next day of the festival, determined to prevent another wardrobe malfunction, I wanted to wear a short-sleeved button-up shirt, but when my friend Jazz said, “Is that what you’re wearing today?” I knew that my outfit plans had to change. Thankfully, I’d packed a stretch bodycon dress I bought from Zara, that earned my best friend’s approval, and I was ready for another day of festival fun.

The moment we left the house, I knew I’d made a mistake. As I stepped out of the car and walked briskly towards the train station, I could feel my dress riding up with every step. Looking back at the pictures, I can’t say I fully regretted my outfit choice, as it delivered the cute vibes I was going for. However, the practicality of the dress was 0/10 and I had to settle for nodding my head and chilling at the back of the crowd instead of jumping in the mosh pits like the day before.

As I tackle Wireless again this year and go to Strawberries & Creem and Afro Nation for the first time, I’ll make sure to find a balance between safe and stylish.

words by: Maggie Gannon

Last summer me and three of my friends attended a day at Parklife festival in Manchester, and despite being quite a frequent gig and festival-goer myself, this was one I had never tried out. Although not my normal taste in music it was such a good weekend with some of the headliners including Mabel, Becky Hill, AJ Tracey, and the amazing Disclosure.

As Parklife took place in early September, some of the British summer heat was still lurking about, (albeit not that much when it got a bit later on into the day). However, festivals can be notoriously sweaty and crowded and, despite a little bit of rain during the day, this was certainly the case.

Although I definitely love planning my outfits in advance, this was one outfit I certainly left to the last minute, and although this being the case, I can’t say I hated it! Starting off I paired a silky, bright green Zara top I had seen in store just a few weeks prior, with a standard black ruched miniskirt that I already owned. Given festivals can wreck your trainers I opted for my docs and to stop them rubbing I used a hack my friend had told me about. You’re really going to have to trust me with this one…. sanitary towels. Yes, I said it – sanitary towels. Essentially acting as huge, padded, plasters, my feet stayed blister free the whole day! To complete the look I paired a cheap, black, zip-up hoodie just for the chillier evenings and of course had to add a bit of glitter on my face.

Perhaps a bit basic, this outfit was comfortable and practicable! The skirt was a good length on me and was one I knew wasn’t going to ride up all day with pretty much every step I took. I really liked the green colour of my top and although I perhaps could’ve been a bit bolder with my colour choices, this outfit was pretty cheap given it mostly consisted of things I already owned!

I certainly love buying new clothes for summertime and especially for festivals. However, sometimes maybe sticking to the basics means you

won’t regret your outfit choice so much? At least that’s what I’ve found!

words by: Elinor Pyman

I love festivals, but, choosing outfits ahead of time can be stressful, especially if you are indecisive like me. However, after a few festival seasons, I finally found some of my comfiest and favourite looks. So, here are some outfits that I wore at my last festival.

My first look is basic but pretty and practical. It is simply denim shorts, a black bandeau or vest top and this brown floral blouse.

For a more fun look, this tie-dye dress was perfect for a warmer day, and it was so comfortable and simple. I’m not sure if my last look is to everyone’s taste, but to really embrace the 70’s and for an easy option, I loved this two-piece floral shorts and vest top.

With all of these looks, it was a tough choice between Converse and Airforce (basic, I know) but I went for my Airforce, simply because they were easier to clean as it can get quite dusty, (my top tip is to take baby wipes to keep your shoes looking fresh).

I decided on a denim bum bag as denim is my all-time favourite and I know it goes with almost everything in my wardrobe. For warmth, I highly recommend an oversized denim jacket (surprise) like this one, as it looks good with everything and serves as the perfect layer for the cold nights.

Although my style may not be for everyone, these are some nice and fun options for those who may not feel comfortable in typical festival wear like me. It’s also important to bear in mind the weather. These outfits were all for dry and sunny days, so it wouldn’t hurt to consider switching your trainers for wellies!

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